10 Things to Watch For in the First Weekend of the NCAA Tournament
By Kevin Duffy 3/18/08 10. Clemson vs. Villanova It’s not often you’ll find two high-major schools with such contrasting styles of play matched up in the 5 vs. 12 game. Clemson clearly has the edge on the interior, but Scottie Reynolds, Corey Fisher, and Corey Stokes can shoot Villanova past just about anyone. It will…
Inside the College Game: NCAA Tournament Field Review
By Adi Joseph 3/17/08 Sometimes, it just means too much to let go. Boise State star Reggie Larry had watched two of his top teammates foul out. He knew in the back of his mind that New Mexico State was considered a deeper team. He was tired. He had a chance to win the game…
Euroleague Stock Watch: Top 16 Round, Week 5
By Simon Dresden 3/15/08 Just a handful of youngsters have made it into the next stage (Top 16) of Euroleague competition. We will continue to take a look at those who did with their respective teams, in our weekly report. Partizan took full advantage of Efes’ short rotation and weak frontcourt. Especially Nikola Pekovic, who…
Euroleague Stock Watch: Top 16 Round, Week 4
By Simon Dresden 3/11/08 Just a handful of youngsters have made it into the next stage (Top 16) of Eurolegue competition. We will continue to take a look at those who did with their respective teams, in our weekly report. Omer Asik is on fire right now. Again he was left out of the S5…
NCAA Top 25: Bubble Teams
By Kevin Duffy 3/11/08 This week’s top 25 will be a list of the 25 teams closest to the bubble. No. 1 is the bubble team with the best chance of getting into the field of 65, and No. 25 has the least chance. With the losses by South Alabama and Gonzaga in their Conference…
NCAA Top 25 Poll
By Kevin Duffy 3/4/08 Team 1. UCLA (26-3) 3 2 The Bruins have dominated what most people call the best conference in America, so it’s no wonder they are considered almost a sure-bet to see a No. 1 next to their name on Selection Sunday. Their Thursday match up with Stanford may lack the hype…
Euroleague Stock Watch: Top 16 Round, Week 3
By Simon Dresden 3/3/08 Just a handful of youngsters have made it into the next stage (Top 16) of Eurolegue competition. We will continue to take a look at those who did with their respective teams, in our weekly report. Omer Asik is playing like a vet. The consistency he displays is remarkable for a…
NCAA Top 25 Poll
By Kevin Duffy 2/26/08 Team (Record) AP Poll Rank / ESPN/USAToday Rank 1. Tennessee (25-2) 1 1 The Vols rightfully earned every first place vote in the coaches poll, but were still snubbed out of three votes in the AP. What more do the voters want? They went into Memphis and beat the undefeated, No.…
Euroleague Stock Watch: Top 16 Round, Week 2
By Simon Dresden 2/23/08 Just a handful of youngsters have made it into the next stage (Top 16) of Eurolegue competition. We will continue to take a look at those who did with their respective teams, in our weekly report. This was a game exactly how Oguz Savas likes it, a lot of body to…
Stock Watch
By Aran Smith 2/22/08 Rising Russell Westbrook 6-4 187 SG UCLA So. No player has seen their stock take a greater jump this season than Russell Westbrook. Despite being projected by NBADraft.net as a top 20 pick in 2009 prior to the season, few scouts were tracking or mentioning Westbrook. He averaged just 3.4 points…2008 Jordan All American Classic Roster
The 2008 Jordan All American Classic will take place at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, April 19 at 9:00 p.m. EST. The game will be televised nationally live on ESPN2. Pos. Name Hgt Wgt High School (Hometown) College PF Al-Farouq Aminu 6-9 210 Norcross (Norcross, GA) Wake Forest SG William Buford 6-5 185 Libbey (Toledo,…
Euroleague Stock Watch
By Simon Dresden 2/20/08 After taking a look at the 1986 class (automatically eligible) and 1987 class, here’s a look at the 1988 class (and youngsters) of Euroleague prospects. 1988 players Nicolas Batum Solid but not a sensational breakout season for Batum. He was expected to take the league by storm, as players with his…
Kyle Weaver Interview
By Aran Smith 2/20/08 Aran Smith: Your big 24 point win over USC, ended a three game losing streak at home. A streak that seemed unfathomable before the season. Were you and your teammates beginning to worry things were reverting back to pre-2006 form? Kyle Weaver: Oh no. I don’t think me and the teammates…
NCAA Top 25 Poll
By Kevin Duffy 2/19/08 Team (Record) AP Poll Rank / ESPN/USAToday Rank 1. Memphis (25-0) 1 1 Chris Douglas-Roberts bailed Memphis out with a three-point play to give the Tigers a one-point win over a feisty UAB squad. Memphis seems to be headed for an undefeated record in Conference USA now that it has taken…
2007-08 Euroleague: 1987 Prospects
By Simon Dresden 2/17/08 After looking at the 1986 class (automatically eligible), here’s a look at the 1987 class of Euroleague prospects. 1987 players Milenko Tepic Milenko Tepic was the starting point guard for his team, and by leading his team to the Top 16 he has established himself as an excellent prospect. He was…
Euroleague Stock Watch: Top 16 Round, Week 1
By Simon Dresden 2/16/08 Just a handful of youngsters have made it into the next stage (Top 16) of Eurolegue competition. We will continue to take a look at those who did with their respective teams, in our weekly report. Semih Erden was back in action for the first time in a long time and…
2007-08 Euroleague: 1986 Prospects
By Simon Dresden 2/15/08 With the end of the Euroleague regular season, it’s time to look back at the top performers among draft eligible prospects. Beginning with the 1986 class (automatically eligible) I will go through each class with an in depth look at the top prospect’s performances. Omer Asik Had a great season for…
NCAA Top 25 Poll
By Kevin Duffy 2/12/08 Team (Record) AP Poll Rank / ESPN/USAToday Rank 1. Memphis (23-0) 1 1 If the Tigers can get by Tennessee on February 23rd, it looks like clear sailing for an undefeated regular season. Wednesday night’s match-up versus Houston is a serious trap game for Memphis, however. 2. Duke (20-1) 2 2…